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Man Causes $1.5K In Damage To Vehicle In Road Rage Incident, State Police Say

A 55-year-old man allegedly caused more than $1,500 in damage to a car during a road rage incident, state police said.

William H. Smith III

William H. Smith III

Photo Credit: New York State Police

New York State Police troopers in Dutchess County from the Rhinebeck barracks were dispatched to Church Street in Pine Plains on Oct. 24, where there was a report of criminal mischief incident. Troopers said that the victim told investigators that an unknown person punched his vehicle in a bout of road rage, causing the damage.

Troopers were able to identify a suspect, Pine Plains resident William Smith III, who was subsequently arrested on Nov.8. Smith was charged with a felony count of criminal mischief and released on his own recognizance following his arraignment. 

Smith is scheduled to appear in the Town of Pine Plains Court on Dec. 5 to answer the charge.

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